Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Westray Airport
Westray Airport in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Westray Airport is a place of interest in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Westray Airport serves as a key transport hub for flights to and from Orkney, connecting the islands with major Scottish cities. Visitors can access various ferry routes and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Orkney Islands while traveling to the airport.
From the Wikipedia article
Westray Airport (IATA: WRY, ICAO: EGEW) is an airport at Aikerness, on Westray in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Westray Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P539) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Orkney Islands Council). It is also the start point for the European teams of the Greenland Air Trophy. The aerodrome is not licensed for night use.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 59.3503, -2.9506
- Address
- Aikerness, Orkney, Scotland
- Official site
- www.orkney.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q2655525 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Westray Airport (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westray Airport?
- Westray Airport is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Westray Airport?
- Westray Airport in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westray Airport?
- Its coordinates are 59.3503°, -2.9506°.
- Who owns Westray Airport?
- Westray Airport is owned by | operator = Orkney Islands Council.
- Is Westray Airport free to visit?
- Yes, Westray Airport is free to enter.